It's natural for men and women suffering from hair loss, also known as Androgenetic alopecia, to seek help with regrowing hair.
Men's receding hair is caused by the hormone testosterone.
When DHT(Dihydrotestoterone) enters the body the hair follicles thins and cuts off the blood flow in the body.
The more DHT in the body the more a man is at risk of experiencing baldness.
In the United Stated two out of eight women go through the experience of losing their hair and unfortunately there are no patterns like there is with men.
Unbalanced hormones, thyroid disease, child birth and menopause are common risk factors of hair loss in women, both temporary and permanent.
So this condition in women is harder to deal with than for men.
Young women usually do not have this problem.
Hair treatment and re-growth products have been around for centuries.
In ancient times, a variety of herbal and oil-based remedies were concocted and used by Egyptians, Aztecs, Mayans, and American Indians, all with some degree of effectiveness for some people.
Modern medical research has focused on ways to re-open and stimulate "dead" hair follicles, so that hair growth can re-occur naturally, as well as keep the healthy follicles healthy.
Thus, a number of products have become available, both by prescription and over-the-counter.
Research studies have shown that in about 80% of the participants, products containing just minoxidil are effective in reversal of one losing their hair and, in some cases, causing regrowth to occur.
Most scientifically-produced products do have separate products for men and women, because, of course, hormones in each are different and of different levels.
Two ingredients paired together with great results, however, are azelaic acid and minoxidil.
This seems to be the best way to deal with losing one's hair.
Medical research is far from finished in its exploration of products which will stop this problem and promote regrowth of hair once thought to be permanently lost.
As this research continues, existing producers will undoubtedly alter their products accordingly.
Fortunately, a lot of money is being poured into the research, so take heart!